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Quartzite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Anorthosite

The general Quartzite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Quartzite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Anorthosite

The history of Quartzite and Anorthosite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Quartzite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

Quartzite and Anorthosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Quartzite and Anorthosite. In this section, you will know about Quartzite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Quartzite and Anorthosite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Quartzite and Anorthosite discoverer. The discoverer of Quartzite and Anorthosite are Unknown.

Etymology of Quartzite and Anorthosite

Along with Quartzite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Quartzite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Anorthosite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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